Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 March 2000
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-23
Owner/operator: Aviandina Airlines
Registration Number: OB-1731
Location: Arequipa Airport (AQP) –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Main landing gearMain landing gear
Category: Accident

An Aviandina Airlines Boeing 727-23 landed at Arequipa Airport, Peru with the right main landing gear retracted. The aircraft sustained significant damage, but no injuries were reported.An Aviandina Airlines Boeing 727-23 landed at Arequipa Airport, Peru with the right main landing gear retracted. The aircraft sustained significant damage, but no injuries were reported.
Description
An Aviandina Airlines Boeing 727-23 landed with the right main landing gear retracted at Arequipa Airport, Peru. The aircraft sustained substantial damage but no injuries occurred.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or improper maintenance of the landing gear system.Possible mechanical failure or improper maintenance of the landing gear system.Share on: